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Police officers stand guard outside the New York Stock Exchange. Two days after the encampment that sparked the global Occupy movement was cleared by authorities, demonstrators around the country promise mass gatherings in support of their movement.  (Photo by Mary Altaffer / AP) Hurricane Katrina novel wins National Book Award Stories of resilience in the face of poverty were awarded as hundreds of writers, editors and publishers gathered in a luxury venue mere blocks from the New York Occupy protests. Chicago Tribune Interview: Jesmyn Ward: ‘If books were oil, Mississippi is American literature’s Kuwait’ New Orleans Times-Picayune Was debt supercommittee a bad idea? In August, the option of punting the tough decisions to a “supercommittee” with a fixed deadline seemed like a good way out. But now, just eight days out, many lawmakers are signaling buyers’ remorse. Christian Science Monitor Debt supercommittee in budget stalemate CNN Budget, taxes, economic policy Polling Report   Nationwide, Occupiers mobilize for ‘mass day’ Cities facing protests from the Occupy movement brace for what could be the largest demonstrations yet. From N.Y. to L.A., organizers called for a “mass day of action” on this two month anniversary. CNN Anti-Wall Street protesters promise turnout of ‘thousands upon thousands’ CBS News Special section: Occupy protests Guardian Jobless claims fall, building permits jump New claims for jobless benefits hit a seven-month low, while permits for future home construction rebounded strongly last month, bolstering views the U.S. economy is gaining traction. Reuters Russia compares Syrian violence to ‘civil war,’ urges cease fire Russia warned the situation in Syria is starting to resemble a civil war after an attack by Syrian army defectors on a Damascus air force base, urging the Arab League to call on all sides to halt violence. Al Jazeera Crews seek survivors of Southeast storms, death toll rises The death toll from a storm system that spawned possible tornadoes as it slammed the southeast, from Louisiana to South Carolina, rose as crews went out to look for survivors. Msnbc.com   NATION Obama tells Asia, ‘US here to stay’ President Obama said that the U.S. military would expand its role in the Asia-Pacific region, declaring the U.S. was “here to stay” as a Pacific power which would help shape the region’s future. Reuters John Glenn, Apollo 11 astronauts awarded Congressional Medals Mercury’s John Glenn and Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins accepted Congressional Gold during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. They are the first NASA astronauts to receive it. SPACE.com Apollo 11 walks on the moon: July 16, 1969 YouTube Data: immigration from Mexico in retreat Census figures show that fewer people are coming to the U.S. from Mexico and many are returning, as a lack of jobs and tighter border enforcement dissuade many who might have entered illegally. Los Angeles Times POLITICS In recession-smacked Nevada, can GOP pry Latino voters from Obama? Obama won Nevada in 2008 and captured 78 percent of the Latino vote. But in 2012 Nevada will be a battleground because the poor economy has hit minority groups hard. Christian Science Monitor Lawmakers debate increasing the size of FHA-backed mortgages Congressional bargainers have agreed to increase the size of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration in a compromise being hailed by the housing industry but criticized by conservatives. Washington Post BUSINESS Stronger factories, lower prices lift domestic economy — slowly U.S. manufacturing is recovering, and inflation may peak. Data points to an economy growing slowly but steadily. Still, surging oil prices and a possible European recession threaten momentum. Houston Chronicle National Homebuilders: Midwest confidence rising without government assistance MarketWatch Netflix subscribers offered class-action payout from Wal-Mart Millions of current and former Netflix customers woke up to an e-mail about a class-action lawsuit involving the price of online DVD rentals. CNNMoney ENVIRONMENT Why wood smoke may not be good for you Some people enjoy the scent of a wood fire. Still smoke is full of particulate matter and exotic trace chemicals. Environmental News Network US Department of Defense scientists want climate change intel A new report recommends that, to meet the security challenges of a changing climate, the U.S. Department of Defense needs to know more about how climate change affects global security. Discovery News Special section: Climate change Guardian Antarctica‘s ’ghost’ mountains explained Stuck in a “deep freeze” for millennia, a mysterious mountain range deep under the Antarctic ice is finally coming to light. National Geographic RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Beat stress with transcendental meditation New research shows that transcendental meditation, a form of mantra meditation introduced in India in the mid-1950s, significantly reduces levels of psychological distress among students. Times of India Vatican condemns Benetton ‘Unhate’ ad ‘Unhate,’ a new Benetton advertising campaign that includes a highly provocative image of the Pope kissing an imam, has been condemned as a “grave” act of disrespect by the Vatican. Telegraph.co.uk SPORTS Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker take beating The U.S. takes first round of the Presidents Cup despite Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker tying the record for biggest loss in event history. ESPN NASCAR’s new face: Edwards or Stewart? For the first time in five years, it’s certain that NASCAR will crown a new Sprint Cup champion at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Far from certain is: Which driver will be the new face of the sport? USA TODAY   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Mary Elizabeth Williams): The New York Times has female trouble Salon Editorial: Schools should offer healthier cafeteria food choices TuscaloosaNews.com Blog (Hendrik Hertzberg): Not coming to a theatre near you: “Hamilton”  (The New Yorker) Hendrik Hertzberg Cartoon (Mike Smith): Editorial Cartoon Las Vegas Sun Column (Bob Wojnowski): Apathy tops NBA’s issues Detroit News Column (Patrick Hruby): What the Catholic Church can teach us about the Penn State scandal The Atlantic Blog (Annie Murphy Paul): Education: Is Salman Khan the new Andrew Carnegie? TIME Column (Todd Gitlin): Liberty Park can be anywhere Salon   Site edited by: Charlene Morisseau, Diana Shaw, Brooke Coggiano, Valerie Serrano, Sara Stewart, Harsha Malik, Sarah Alender, Paul Wertheim, Sam Dieter, Maria Laverghetta and Jessica Duncan.   GOOD NEWS Puppy Pipeline puts pups on fast track The Puppy Pipeline Rescue of Georgia, a nonprofit transportation service, shuttles unwanted dogs from shelters in the South, where they’d be euthanized, north from Maine to Minnesota for adoption. Star Tribune Experimental treatment brings hope for a breast cancer vaccine Cancer kills about 570,000 Americans each year, but there’s hope that an experimental treatment could bring those numbers down. CBS News How music has helped Gabrielle Giffords to heal Music brings a lot pleasure to our everyday lives, and it would make sense to use it as a healing tool. But scientists are still awaiting solid data to prove what works in case study after case study. Discovery News WORLD Greek PM turns to budget, debt swap after vote win After winning a confidence vote, Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos turns his attention to the budget and a voluntary debt swap, key demands set for the country to receive international financing. BusinessWeek Delegation of bishops calls for the rebuilding of Iraq A delegation of Catholic bishops who have recently returned form a visit to Iraq have called for a rebuilding effort similar to the U.S. effort in Europe after World War II. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Berlin tech start-up may revolutionize clothes shopping A simple idea may advance the clothing industry on the Internet. “UPcload” measures people with a webcam with accuracy, proving most people don’t really know their own body measurements. Spiegel International Science of online dating Millions seek love on the Internet, but have no idea teams of scientists eagerly watch them to study attraction, trust, deception — even the role of race and politics in romance. canada.com Europa: Secret lakes could fuel life on Jupiter moon Mysterious depressions and domes on Jupiter’s ice-encrusted moon Europa may signal the presence of subsurface lakes, at least one of which holds enough water to fill the American Great Lakes. Christian Science Monitor EDUCATION Survey: Engineering seniors log the most study hours Engineering students study about five hours a week more than business and social science majors — and still may not be fully prepared for class, according to a new survey. USA TODAY Community colleges, universities may have a new relationship A study by the Illinois Education Research Council suggests that the doorway between community colleges and universities has begun to swing more freely in both directions. St. Louis Post-Dispatch HEALTH Brain injuries more common in preemies Scientists say they are beginning to understand why brain injuries are so common in very premature infants — and they are coming up with strategies to prevent or repair these injuries. NPR Women more prone to ‘broken heart’ syndrome: study Broken heart syndrome — a temporary heart condition caused by extreme physical or emotional stress — may occur more overwhelmingly in women. HealthDay 1 in 5 US adults on behavioral meds NPR Scarring is necessary part of heart healing A new study from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine suggests that scarring of heart tissue is a necessary part of healing. Medical News Today LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Ricky Gervais will return as host of the Golden Globes Ricky Gervais is returning as host of the Golden Globes. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced through Twitter that Gervais will take his third turn as Globes host. Philadelphia Inquirer WWII battles go digital and online Board-games publisher Days of Wonder has adapted “Memoir ’44,” a two-player tactical game based on historic World War II battles, for the digital audience. San Francisco Chronicle   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Locals help disabled turtle lay eggs The special affection which Juno Beach, Fla. marine biologists feel for Clover — a leatherback turtle — comes from her disability; she is missing her rear flippers. CNN   Photo of the Day A Pakistani girl who collects recycleables’ to support her family looks through the torn screen of a makeshift school run by a local NGO in Islamabad, Pakistan.  (Photo by B.K. Bangash / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. 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